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You can go to just about any place on Earth and find hematite. This iron oxide is one of the most abundant minerals on the planet. It is an important ore...

When the conversation turns to drusy stones, most people have the same reaction: “Excuse me. What?” “Drusy” is not a term that’s found in most everyday vocabulary, but it is a term...

When you make the decision to create your own bead jewelry, choosing which beads to use is the fun part, but there’s more to creating that perfect necklace than just selecting some...

Those of us who harbor a passion for beading and creating beadwork rarely stop to think of the millennia of history behind these simplest of artifacts. If we spent some...

Hand-wrapped chain that is adorned with gemstone beads can be used for making anything from necklaces to earrings, bracelets to anklets, and rosaries to belts. The types of gemstones available...

Gemstones have always been valued for their beauty and charm. Different types of materials have been used throughout history to fashion the beads we love, but nothing tops the prized...

Seawater pearls and freshwater pearls have a lot in common. They are both beautiful, lustrous pearls. They are nearly all cultured, or artificially farmed, by inserting an irritant into the...

Today we live in the 21st century. This is the age of technological wonder and scientific fascination. We see it in the introduction of “updated” cell phones every six months, cars...

  Pearls are some of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry that you will ever come across. They come in all sizes and they will go great with just about any...